The Bonneville Fly Fishers who attended the Critteden Reservoir (Vevada) Fishout March 18-20 had a great time – and some even caught some great trout! Troy, Mike, Pappy The Prez, Jim H. Rich, Chris and Dave all made the trip to the Great Sagebrush Outback near Wendover and – no flat tires! Here are a few photos to enjoy.

Several members of the Bonneville Fly Fishers volunteered their time and expertise to showcase the art of fly tying at the recent (February 18-21) Salt Lake RV Show. A much appreciated shout out to Billy, Jim, Rich, Grant, Mike and Dave for sharing their passion with the public!

The Bonneville Fly Fishers sponsor the Casting Competitions. Visit us at our booth!

Entrance Fees:
$10.00 for adults
Children 15 and under FREE.
The $10.00 entrance fee is good for both days.
Each entrance fee includes: 3 general raffle tickets, and an entry for a Guided Fly Fishing Trip for 2!

Meeting starts at 7:00pm sharp, but feel free to come early to meet other attendants, trade fish stories and have a bite to eat. Dinner menu and beverages available for those who desire. Bring 3 flies and receive 3 tickets to enter the Fly Drawing (or purchase tickets for $1.00).

Our guest tonight is Mike Overton, longtime BFF member. Mike will give a presentation highlighting the unique fishing opportunities available at the upcoming Fishout to Crittenden Reservoir in Navada.

Meeting starts at 7:00pm sharp, but feel free to come early to meet other attendants, trade fish stories and have a bite to eat. Dinner menu and beverages available for those who desire. Bring 3 flies and receive 3 tickets to enter the Fly Drawing (or purchase tickets for $1.00). This evening’s program will be hosted by BFF member, Greg Branin. Greg’s presentation will be “Fly Fishing the Flats…Beginners Luck!” He will be discussing his recent trip to Rob Mukai’s Fly Fishing Resort in Xcalak Mexico. Greg learned to tie flies before he learned to flyfish. His grandfather was an avid fly tier and fisherman. He got his first job tying bass and saltwater flies for a company called Edgewater in Clinton, UT in 1989 for the Mia brothers, Ed and Steve. Greg joined the military in 1994 and moved to California where he continued his love of flyfishing and tying saltwater flies. He has fished for over 40 species on a fly rod and recently attained a Flats Grand Slam in Xcalak Mexico. A flats grand slam is a Permit, Bonefish, and Tarpon in one day. He is excited to share the journey with you and some of the things that came together to make it all happen.

We will start the meeting at 7:00 PM, please come early to meet and greet everyone. Social gathering from 6:30pm where beverages and appetizers are available for purchase and club members, newcomers and non-members can meet and socialize. Dinner menu available if desired.

Our Guest Speaker this Month:
Mickey Anderson, co-owner of Fish Tech. Mickey will tie one of his favorite flies and discuss the evolution of fly tying over the past 40 years.

Mickey has worked in fishing tackle retail stores for 37 years, the first 17 years with Anglers Inn. Mickey has taught fly tying classes for 38 years. He is a Fly Fishing Federation certified instructor and has taught fly fishing for 36 years.

Mickey is a Utah DNR certified instructor of women and has taught for the Sage rod company in Utah, Idaho and Montana. Mickey’s credentials include: Sage Elite Pro staff; Cortland Line Company Pro staff; Umpqua contract fly designer; Co-founder and main soft goods designer for the Rising Company. Mickey has fished across North America, from the Northwest Territories to Mexico, and is a former World Record holder for Northern Pike on a fly. Mickey fishes all waters, lakes, rivers, small streams and carp ponds, and says that nymph fishing is his favorite.

The Weber River is Mickey’s 5th favorite place to fish, but don’t ask him about 1 through 4 because, well, you know, he’s a fisherman!

Other club business:
• Fishout on the Green after Thanksgiving.
• Christmas / Holiday Party 12-16-15.
• Nominating and Voting on Next Year’s Board of Directors.

We will start the meeting at 7:00 PM, please come early to meet and greet everyone. Social gathering from 6:30pm where beverages and appetizers are available for purchase and club members, newcomers and non-members can meet and socialize. Dinner menu available if desired

Our program this month:
FLY TYING!
Bring your tying tools or just come to watch others tie up some of your favorite flies.

FISHOUTS: Jim Blevins will discuss the up-coming fishout to Island Park. The deadline has passed to sign up for this trip.

Other items for discussion:

* November Fishout.
* 2016 Board Position Nominations and the club officer elections to be held 11-18-15.
* Our Annual Club Holiday Party and Pot Luck will be held 12-16-15 @ 7PM…put this on your calendar.

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Next Meeting

Time: Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. Location: Red Robin, 316 E. Winchester Blvd., Murray, UT 84107.
Club meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.
For more information about The Bonneville Fly Fishers or the International Federation of Fly Fishers please contact:
Jim Blevins, Club President
P.O. Box 26114
Salt Lake City, UT 84126
flyblevins@hotmail.com
801-631-4188 (Mobile)